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What are pending transactions?

When you make a purchase, funds are set aside and the transaction will show as “In Process” in your transaction history. Funds are held until the merchant collects money and the transaction becomes “posted.” Transactions at certain merchants, including car rental companies and hotels, may allow the transaction to remain pending for up to 90 days to ensure there are sufficient funds available to cover the final transaction amount.